Selected major thinkers and ideas of the nineteenth and twentieth century, including Kant and Hegel. Focus on various philosophical movements related to Kant and Hegel: existentialism, process philosophy, Marx, Schopenhauer, positivism, and the pragmatism. [HA, SE]

Introduction to ancient Western philosophy from its Greek roots, through its development in Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and to its adaptions into Christian thought, with special emphasis of Augustine and Aquinas. [HA, SE]

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY MODERN PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 216

5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Introduction to selected great thinkers and ideas of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including the collapse of the medieval synthesis leading to the rise of the modern scientific mentality, followed by an examination of the philosophical struggle between the rationalism and the empiricism. [HA, SE]

INTRODUCTION TO LATE MODERN PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 217

5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Selected major thinkers and ideas of the nineteenth and twentieth century, including Kant and Hegel. Focus on various philosophical movements related to Kant and Hegel: existentialism, process philosophy, Marx, Schopenhauer, positivism, and the pragmatism. [HA, SE]

ETHICS

PHIL 240

5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Theories of morality from ancient times to the present, with attention to both practical and theoretical issues. The relationship between ethics and other areas of philosophy. [HA, SE]

PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

PHIL 251

5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Exploration of the nature of the religious experience, the difficulties inherent in the use of religious language, the classical proofs for the existence of God, the relationship between faith and reason, and the problem of evil. [HA, SE]

SELECTED TOPICS

PHIL 280

1 - 3 Credits

33 hours of lecture

Varying topics in philosophy, as listed in the quarterly class schedule. May be repeated for credit. [HA, SE]

SPECIAL PROJECTS

PHIL 290

1 - 5 Credits

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Completion of two philosophy courses and consent of Instructional Unit. [HA, GE]